If You Can Hear This
By Faith Gardner, Read by Reba Buhr
Price: $19.99
About the Book
The twisty, intricate mystery of I Killed Zoe Spanos meets the whip-smart sleuthing of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder in this young adult mystery from acclaimed author Faith Gardner, in which a club of misfits must come together to solve a dangerous high school mystery—and learn to lean on each other all the while.
Posey Spade loves asking questions—it’s what’s going to make her a fantastic journalist someday. And ever since her best friend and crush chose someone else, Posey’s only focusing on her future career.
Unfortunately, she’s just moved to the small town of Wild Pines—which doesn’t provide a lot of groundbreaking journalism opportunities, only a scrappy AV Club full of self-proclaimed slackers . . . a true misfit club who Posey must somehow inspire to greatness.
She never thought that inspiration would come from the disappearance of the club’s beloved sponsor and teacher, Ms. Moses. But as the days tick by with no answers, Posey and the AV Club of amateur sleuths take it upon themselves to dig into the mystery.
From a nepotism scandal to a local cult, Posey learns a lot about her new town. And as she spends more time with the AV Club, she also learns that friendship is just as necessary to solving a mystery as lots of questions. Good thing Posey has both.
But as this unlikely team of student journalists starts asking questions, they uncover dangerous secrets the town of Wild Pines would do anything to keep buried.
- Misfit Found Family: A driven aspiring journalist, a cynical artist, a quiet tech genius, and their reluctant leader. They might not trust each other, but they’re all that’s standing between their teacher and a dark fate.
- Missing Teacher Mystery: When their beloved club sponsor vanishes without a trace, the students are the only ones who believe it wasn’t an accident. But the truth is far more complicated than they could ever imagine.
- Small Town Secrets: Beneath the surface of Wild Pines lies a web of corruption, nepotism scandals, and even a local cult. The closer Posey gets to the truth about Ms. Moses, the more danger she’s in.
- Whip-Smart Sleuthing: Perfect for fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, this young adult thriller is full of twists, clues, and a race against time to find answers before it’s too late.
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Reviews
“Witty banter shines in this nail-biting thriller from Gardner (How We Ricochet), who utilizes an engaging premise that draws readers in—but it’s the quirky characters and unexpected friendships that keep the pages turning.” — Publishers Weekly
“A cozy mystery, complete with red herrings that add color to the small town rather than danger, quirky characters, and a positive ending.” — Booklist
“Propelled by Posey’s earnest, indefatigable voice, twists of the investigation, and simmering romantic tension between Posey and Sal, this novel will hook mystery readers.” — School Library Journal
Praise for Girl on the Line: “An achingly authentic depiction of cycling through depression and healing… the masterful handling gives the book bibliotherapeutic potential for readers struggling with the same issues or those who want to better understand the Journeys in their lives. An incredibly tough but worthwhile read.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Journey is a sarcastic poet, and her voice reflects that, shifting seamlessly from resonant prose to humorous observation… There are no easy answers in Gardner’s (The Second Life of Ava Rivers) tough but deeply rewarding latest, but there is hope in its message that there is no singularly correct road to recovery—and that the journey is worthwhile.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“[Journey is] a strong, vivid, and funny character, with a taste for dark and often evasive humor… she’s also here and hopeful, and that’s a hard-won prize that will hearten readers with their own battles.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
Praise for Faith Gardner: ”A beautiful, moving, and thoughtful story about how far we’re willing to go for family.” — Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces
“This remarkable novel reproduces the personal and family trauma associated with the loss and recovery of a missing child . . . The Second Life of Ava Rivers is an enthralling tale.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)
“Gardner’s unforgettable voice blends Jodi Picoult’s emotional, ripped-from-the-headlines storytelling with Mindy McGinnis’s unflinchingly honest protagonists. Gardner’s gorgeous language and the atmospheric tone makes this a well-crafted, genre-defying story that deserves a wide readership.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Missing kid books aren’t rare, but Gardner brings a unique tenderness to this one; Vera is a deeply compelling narrator of this strange experience that no one, even her parents, can really understand the way she does…The book has its surprises, but it remains firmly focused on the human dynamics of creating family and individual identity in the face of tragedy.”— — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
“An intelligent, expansive story of a family surviving the increasingly common unthinkable.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Gardner (Girl on the Line) portrays complex, vulnerable characters navigating the aftermath of gun violence in this emotionally charged novel… Though the story is told from Betty’s point of view, her mother’s fury and her sister’s terror are as palpable as Betty’s burning desire to understand why the event happened and whether it was preventable.” — Publishers Weekly
“[How We Ricochet] highlights the different ways in which people respond to and recover from tragedy… This powerful novel is an important addition for teen collections.” — School Library Journal
About the Book
The twisty, intricate mystery of I Killed Zoe Spanos meets the whip-smart sleuthing of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder in this young adult mystery from acclaimed author Faith Gardner, in which a club of misfits must come together to solve a dangerous high school mystery—and learn to lean on each other all the while.
Posey Spade loves asking questions—it’s what’s going to make her a fantastic journalist someday. And ever since her best friend and crush chose someone else, Posey’s only focusing on her future career.
Unfortunately, she’s just moved to the small town of Wild Pines—which doesn’t provide a lot of groundbreaking journalism opportunities, only a scrappy AV Club full of self-proclaimed slackers . . . a true misfit club who Posey must somehow inspire to greatness.
She never thought that inspiration would come from the disappearance of the club’s beloved sponsor and teacher, Ms. Moses. But as the days tick by with no answers, Posey and the AV Club of amateur sleuths take it upon themselves to dig into the mystery.
From a nepotism scandal to a local cult, Posey learns a lot about her new town. And as she spends more time with the AV Club, she also learns that friendship is just as necessary to solving a mystery as lots of questions. Good thing Posey has both.
But as this unlikely team of student journalists starts asking questions, they uncover dangerous secrets the town of Wild Pines would do anything to keep buried.
- Misfit Found Family: A driven aspiring journalist, a cynical artist, a quiet tech genius, and their reluctant leader. They might not trust each other, but they’re all that’s standing between their teacher and a dark fate.
- Missing Teacher Mystery: When their beloved club sponsor vanishes without a trace, the students are the only ones who believe it wasn’t an accident. But the truth is far more complicated than they could ever imagine.
- Small Town Secrets: Beneath the surface of Wild Pines lies a web of corruption, nepotism scandals, and even a local cult. The closer Posey gets to the truth about Ms. Moses, the more danger she’s in.
- Whip-Smart Sleuthing: Perfect for fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, this young adult thriller is full of twists, clues, and a race against time to find answers before it’s too late.
Product Details
Reviews
“Witty banter shines in this nail-biting thriller from Gardner (How We Ricochet), who utilizes an engaging premise that draws readers in—but it’s the quirky characters and unexpected friendships that keep the pages turning.” — Publishers Weekly
“A cozy mystery, complete with red herrings that add color to the small town rather than danger, quirky characters, and a positive ending.” — Booklist
“Propelled by Posey’s earnest, indefatigable voice, twists of the investigation, and simmering romantic tension between Posey and Sal, this novel will hook mystery readers.” — School Library Journal
Praise for Girl on the Line: “An achingly authentic depiction of cycling through depression and healing… the masterful handling gives the book bibliotherapeutic potential for readers struggling with the same issues or those who want to better understand the Journeys in their lives. An incredibly tough but worthwhile read.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Journey is a sarcastic poet, and her voice reflects that, shifting seamlessly from resonant prose to humorous observation… There are no easy answers in Gardner’s (The Second Life of Ava Rivers) tough but deeply rewarding latest, but there is hope in its message that there is no singularly correct road to recovery—and that the journey is worthwhile.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“[Journey is] a strong, vivid, and funny character, with a taste for dark and often evasive humor… she’s also here and hopeful, and that’s a hard-won prize that will hearten readers with their own battles.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
Praise for Faith Gardner: ”A beautiful, moving, and thoughtful story about how far we’re willing to go for family.” — Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces
“This remarkable novel reproduces the personal and family trauma associated with the loss and recovery of a missing child . . . The Second Life of Ava Rivers is an enthralling tale.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)
“Gardner’s unforgettable voice blends Jodi Picoult’s emotional, ripped-from-the-headlines storytelling with Mindy McGinnis’s unflinchingly honest protagonists. Gardner’s gorgeous language and the atmospheric tone makes this a well-crafted, genre-defying story that deserves a wide readership.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Missing kid books aren’t rare, but Gardner brings a unique tenderness to this one; Vera is a deeply compelling narrator of this strange experience that no one, even her parents, can really understand the way she does…The book has its surprises, but it remains firmly focused on the human dynamics of creating family and individual identity in the face of tragedy.”— — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
“An intelligent, expansive story of a family surviving the increasingly common unthinkable.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Gardner (Girl on the Line) portrays complex, vulnerable characters navigating the aftermath of gun violence in this emotionally charged novel… Though the story is told from Betty’s point of view, her mother’s fury and her sister’s terror are as palpable as Betty’s burning desire to understand why the event happened and whether it was preventable.” — Publishers Weekly
“[How We Ricochet] highlights the different ways in which people respond to and recover from tragedy… This powerful novel is an important addition for teen collections.” — School Library Journal
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